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Random question, but why does this article not list the author?
by mcphage 5y ago
Random question, but why does this article not list the author?
- SideburnsOfDoom 5y agoThat's just how The Economist rolls. https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2013/09/04/why-are-the-economists-writers-anonymous https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2013/09/04/... At best they have pseudonyms https://www.economist.com/letters-to-the-editor-the-inbox/2007/04/05/our-pseudonymous-columnists https://www.economist.com/letters-to-the-editor-the-inbox/20...
- boomboomsubban 5y agoIt's the Economist's schtick. They claim it reflects the voice of the collective that worked on it. Critics say it's to make it seem more objective then opinionated, or hide inexperienced writers.
- fbanon 5y agoMarmite is a famously controversial topic. They're probably protecting the author from harrassment.